Kidz Bop 33 cover

Released 10 years ago this October

Kidz Bop 33

Kidz Bop · 2016

43 min · 14 tracks · pop music

Bright, family-friendly pop renditions of contemporary hits create a playful atmosphere perfect for young listeners.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Can't Stop the Feeling! Start here — This track serves as an exuberant opener, encapsulating the upbeat energy that defines the album while connecting to its original artist, Justin Timberlake.
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    Cheap Thrills — The Kidz Bop version transforms Sia's hit into an anthem of carefree fun, appealing directly to children’s themes of friendship and adventure.
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    Treat You Better — This track highlights a relatable narrative for young listeners about friendship and kindness, making it a standout among emotional pop songs.
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    Me Too — Offering a message of self-empowerment and confidence, this track resonates with the album's theme of positivity while maintaining a catchy vibe.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

28 /100
Lowland
Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The album offers familiar pop songs in a kid-friendly format but lacks depth and originality.

What we noticed

  • Each track is a cover of a contemporary pop hit, reinterpreted with child-friendly lyrics and upbeat arrangements.
  • The album maintains a consistent tempo across all tracks, rarely deviating from an energetic pace.
  • Vocals are performed by a group of children, often featuring harmonized choruses that emphasize sing-along potential.
  • The last three tracks feature slightly slower tempos, providing a brief contrast before the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
4/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
3/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • fun, family-friendly enjoyment
  • upbeat sing-along vibes
  • short, engaging listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid entry in the series, but not a standout in terms of innovation or recognition.
Themes
childhood joy· friendship adventures
Career context
Kidz Bop 33 is the latest installment in the Kidz Bop series, following Kidz Bop 32 released earlier in 2016. By this time, Kidz Bop had established itself as a staple in children’s music, offering sanitized versions of popular songs tailored for younger audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
The Wiggles· Coco Jones· Kacey Musgraves

Tracklist

  • 1 Can't Stop the Feeling! Start here 3:31
  • 2 This is What You Came For 2:40
  • 3 Cheap Thrills 3:08
  • 4 Ride 3:08
  • 5 Me, Myself & I 3:04
  • 6 Treat You Better 2:59
  • 7 Don't Mind 2:30
  • 8 Rise 3:20
  • 9 Never Be Like You 3:23
  • 10 Me Too 2:32
  • 11 Cold Water 3:07
  • 12 Sit Still, Look Pretty 2:50
  • 13 Lost Boy 4:04
  • 14 Try Everything 3:17

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